Eden K., 1

Eden, born prematurely with a low birth weight, sustained burns three weeks ago following delivery. Shortly after birth, he was placed in an incubator that malfunctioned due to power fluctuations. A blackout occurred, and when electricity was restored, the power surge appeared to exceed the machine’s initial setting. It was during this time that the attending nurse noticed Eden had suffered burns on his left ear pinna, neck, and shoulders. Since then, the hospital has been closely monitoring and managing his condition. Eden comes from a household of seven. His mother, a Form 3 student at a local school, is currently staying at her maternal home. His grandfather, the family’s primary provider, works manual jobs and earns approximately 2,000 shillings per month—barely enough to afford one meal a day. The power fluctuation was caused by a fault attributed to Kenya Power, the company which transmits, distributes and retails electricity throughout Kenya. The power surge affected critical medical equipment , specifically, the incubator resulting in burn injuries to the child. While there is a formal process for filing claims for reimbursement from Kenya Power, it is important to note that this process is often lengthy, bureaucratic, and uncertain. In most cases, reimbursement may take anywhere from 6 months to over a year, and unfortunately, in some situations, the compensation may never materialize, particularly if the company disputes liability or lacks adequate follow-through. Kenya Power’s reimbursement, if successful, serves more as a refund to the patient's family rather than immediate financial assistance.

Eden had 3rd degree burn on the ear around the neck caused by heat, if left untreated can susceptible to infections and scaring, tissue damage, sepsis and even organ failure and also Hypothermia because damaged skin affects how your body regulates its temperature. was given antibiotics for medication and other management was done and responded positively and discharged after complete recovery. Parent seeing her son progressing well and acknowledged Helpster that indeed has helped the baby ,that she was lost hope if her baby could have completely healed. Eden is progressing well

Prognosis is good and Eden will soon be discharged